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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 583.38 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 583.38 and 366.40 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 583.38 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/583.38 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 583.38 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 213,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,750.43/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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